Lot 240
1785 (Jun. 1) New York N.Y. to Hartford Ct., datelined folded letter endorsed "Pr. Mr. Curly Post Rider", handed unsealed directly to a post rider so no postal markings were required, handling instructions "by the favour that the post Rider would himself immediately on his arrival at Hartford wuth his own hand, deliver this into the hand of Mr. Wolcott or Mr. Wales, and take care to bring an answer. have left it open that he might not be obliged to carry it to the post office from which they might not receive it…to take a return", cover split from interior leaf, slightly soiled fold, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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